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Published Opinion on Bystander Claim for Emotional Distress Damages
/in ResultsEdmund G. Farrell, III Senior Partner in Charge of the Law & Appellate section of the firm, was successful in defeating a Petition for Writ of Mandate following the granting of a motion for summary adjudication. The opinion was ordered published by the Court of Appeals and can be found at Ra v. Superior Court (2007) […]
Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Defendant Regarding HOA Fees
/in ResultsDan L. Longo and Michelle A. Hancock have been defending the Bear Creek Master Association and The Avalon Management Group for its assessment and collection of HOA fees, contending that since there were no buildings on their condominium units they did not owe any fees. The Court of Appeals has repeatedly ruled in the Defendants’ favor. […]
Court Grants Summary Judgment – “Fear Factor” Stuntman Sees Case Tumble Out Of Court
/in ResultsProminent motion picture stunt coordinator who suffered possibly disabling injuries while wrapping up work on an episode of NBC’s “Fear Factor” had his personal injury lawsuit thrown out of Los Angeles Superior Court last week. Judge Melvin D. Sandvig granted the Motion for Summary Judgment of defendant Featherlite, Inc., the manufacturer of a custom trailer […]
M&C’s Successful Motion to Stay in Benzene Case Is Upheld on Appeal
/in ResultsAs lead liaison defense counsel in a mass wrongful death/toxic tort matter, Eric P. Weiss, working with Guy R. Gruppie, filed a novel Motion to Stay based on a forum non conveniens theory that the Alameda County Superior Court ultimately granted. Edmund G. Farrell, III, represented all defendants, including our client and lead defendant Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals, Inc., in […]
Nancy Potter Prevails with Summary Judgment in Bad Faith Action Seeking Coverage for Wrongful Termination Suit
/in ResultsSaving our client, US Liability, hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential indemnity and attorney fee awards, M&C associate Nancy N. Potter successfully moved for Summary Judgment in an insurance coverage matter arising out of an underlying wrongful termination case, in which some defendants claimed they should have been covered by an existing US Liability policy and sued […]
Two Defense Verdicts Upheld On Appeal for Insurer – Reformation of Policy Not Allowed and Costs Under 998 Awarded to Insurer
/in ResultsMurchison & Cumming, through the efforts of Edmund G. Farrell, III and Bryan M. Weiss, recently won two separate insurance coverage appeals on behalf of Century Surety Company. Plaintiff claimed to be an additional insured under the Century Surety insurance policy. However, due to a clerical error unknown to Century Surety, the wrong entity was named on the additional insured […]
Truck Manufacturers Not Liable – Plaintiff Files Voluntary Dismissal
/in ResultsThe plaintiffs are residents of the San Pedro area, near the Port of Los Angeles, who alleged that they suffered various personal injuries and a decrease in value of their property because of increased air pollution in their neighborhood as a result of recent expansion of the Port. The plaintiffs named as defendants numerous shipping […]
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Two Murchison & Cumming Attorneys Named to Nevada Legal Elite List
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesNevada Business Magazine View Link LAS VEGAS – Murchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized in Nevada Business Magazine’s Legal Elite 2016 list. This year’s honorees are Senior Associate Bryan J. Ure (Products Liability Defense, Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law) and Associate Ian M. McMenemy (Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation and Business Law). Mr. […]
Murchison & Cumming Partner Named to CLM’s Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Board
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesJames O. Eiler, a Partner in the Los Angeles office of Murchison & Cumming, LLP, has been named to the Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance’s Retail, Restaurant, and Hospitality Board. The board is comprised of senior executives from major industry companies and top defense firms. They will work to reshape the industry by identifying […]
Murchison & Cumming Recognized as a Top 100 Law Firm by Los Angeles Business Journal
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesThe Los Angeles Business Journal has recognized Murchison & Cumming, LLP as one of the Top 100 Law Firms in Los Angeles County. “We are proud to be counted among the 100 largest law firms in Los Angeles County. With a history dating back to 1930, our firm continues to serve not only the Los […]
Six from Murchison & Cumming Honored by San Diego Magazine
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been recognized as 2016 Top Lawyers in San Diego by San Diego Magazine. Senior Partner Kenneth H. Moreno and Of Counsel Joseph Fox are listed in the field of Business & Real Estate Transactions, Partner Jefferson S. Smith in the field of Business Litigation, Associate Partner Robert M. Scherk in the […]
Murchison & Cumming Senior Partner Richard C. Moreno Appointed to USLAW Transportation Practice Group
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Richard C. Moreno has been named as the Educational Coordinator for the USLAW Transportation Practice Group. He will be responsible for overseeing the development of the educational content for the group, serve as the direct liaison with the Educational Advisory Committee, and serve as the formal leadership […]
Four from Murchison & Cumming Honored by Legal Leaders as Top Attorneys
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce four attorneys from the firm’s San Francisco office have been recognized by Legal Leaders as one of San Francisco’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2015. The San Francisco Chronicle and The Recorder publish this supplement which has honored San Francisco Partner-in-Charge Kasey C. Townsend, Partner Bryan M. Weiss, Partner Heidi […]
Five from Murchison & Cumming Honored in Southern California Super Lawyers Edition
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce five attorneys from the firm’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices have been recognized in the 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers Edition. Dan L. Longo is listed in the field of Product Liability, Jean M. Lawler in the field of Insurance, Guy R. Gruppie and Friedrich W. Seitz in the field of Civil […]